Thomas B. Graber

Thomas B. Graber is a Professor of Mathematics and the Executive Officer for Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He holds positions within the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy. His research focuses on algebraic geometry, particularly moduli spaces, numerical invariants of algebraic varieties, birational geometry, and arithmetic over function fields.

Education:

• A.B. in Mathematics, Harvard University, 1994
• M.A. in Mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles, 1995
• Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles, 1998

Research Interests: Professor Graber’s work bridges foundational aspects of algebraic geometry with applications to birational geometry and arithmetic. His studies on moduli spaces explore their geometric structures and invariants, while his investigations into arithmetic over function fields intersect with number theory and algebraic geometry. He employs advanced techniques to address problems in these areas, contributing to the theoretical underpinnings of modern mathematics.

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